StrategyBest PC Games of 2021, page 24
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RPG异变战区 E.E.R.I.E
UreasoftFor:Third-person shooter players who want missions built around separate protagonists rather than a shared partySkip if:Players looking for a single continuous protagonist story may find the separate character missions a poor match.
RPGFearmonium
Redblack SpadeFor:Metroidvania fans who want to explore a character’s inner world rather than a conventional setting.Skip if:Players seeking a broad setting beyond one character’s mind may find the world’s scope restrictive.
SimulationTime Loader
META PublishingFor:Puzzle-platform fans who want environmental challenges with a storySkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay rather than environmental puzzles
RPGLumione
Perfect World Games Singapore Pte LtdFor:Platformer fans who want demanding precision challengesSkip if:Players seeking relaxed platforming may find the hazards and precision demands frustrating
SimulationTRAIN CREW
Mizotsuki Rail / actyFor:Train simulation fans who want direct control over acceleration and brakingSkip if:Players seeking varied train routes will encounter the currently available 28 km stretch as the main operating area
SimulationSize Matters
GrabTheGamesFor:Players who enjoy timed platform challenges built around changing movement and reachSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed pace may find the shrinking timer leaves little room to search and experiment.
SimulationBase One
Blowfish StudiosFor:Strategy players interested in managing crew and resources across a space-station networkSkip if:Players seeking a narrow base-building loop may find the added crew, resource, exploration, and defense systems demanding.
AdventureTested on Humans: Escape Room
mc2gamesFor:Escape-room fans who want a digital mystery set in a research centerSkip if:Players seeking combat, shooting, or action-focused gameplay
SimulationYou Must
Thin LineFor:Survival-horror players who want a first-person search through an abandoned military baseSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused survival horror may find the search-and-avoid structure less action-oriented
RPGSacred Fire: A Role Playing Game
Iceberg InteractiveFor:Players who prefer text-based RPGs with story choicesSkip if:Players seeking action-focused combat rather than text, dice rolls, and decision-making
RPGSuccubus Farm
Kagura GamesFor:Players who enjoy stealth-focused dungeon escapesSkip if:Players seeking a combat-heavy action game rather than avoidance and escape
RPG封神外传
BETAFor:Fans of Chinese mythology who want a role-playing adventureSkip if:Players seeking a restrained or consistently serious tone may not suit the blend of comic dialogue and tragic mythology.
ActionSong of Iron
Resting RelicFor:Action-adventure players who want weapon-based fights with resource and equipment consequencesSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed adventure may find the combat dangerous and equipment loss demanding
RPGNeptunia Virtual Stars
Idea Factory InternationalFor:Players who enjoy fast-paced hack-and-slash combat with character switchingSkip if:Players seeking a combat system centered on slow, deliberate tactical decisions
AdventureRail of Möbius
PHOSEPOFor:Adventure players who want a long, branching story rather than action-focused gameplaySkip if:Players seeking fast-paced combat or extensive physical exploration may find the story-led structure too restrained.
SimulationGP Bikes
PiBoSoFor:Motorcycle racing fans who want setup-focused simulationSkip if:Players seeking computer-controlled opponents or a career progression mode
SportsDragon Fist: VR Kung Fu
Clique GamesFor:VR martial arts fans who want physics-based hand-to-hand combatSkip if:Players seeking a tightly scripted fighting experience rather than adjustable opponents and character-specific styles
SimulationSport Mode
VirtuaportFor:VR players who want physics-based experimentationSkip if:Players seeking a broader range of play than arena combat and sandbox experimentation
RacingSwitchcars
AltfutureFor:Vehicle enthusiasts who want a large selection of drivable machinesSkip if:Players looking for long-form races rather than runs lasting about 10 minutes
RPGStar Dynasties
Iceberg InteractiveFor:Strategy players who want turn-based dynastic politics rather than direct battlefield controlSkip if:Players seeking fast-paced action or combat-focused gameplay may find the turn-based political structure slow
RPGGet In The Car, Loser!
Love Conquers All GamesFor:RPG players who want a focused road-trip story rather than open-ended explorationSkip if:Players seeking optional activities may find the lack of sidequests, maps, and codex entries limiting.
AdventureENCODYA
Assemble EntertainmentFor:Point-and-click adventure fans who prefer cyberpunk settings to fantasy worldsSkip if:Players seeking combat-heavy gameplay rather than exploration, dialogue, and puzzles
ActionListen to the Wind
Gamirror GamesFor:Action-game players who prefer timing counters over pursuing enemiesSkip if:Players looking for combat built around constant pursuit rather than studying enemy movesNothing matches. Loosen a filter.